By Alene Sidle Spring is here! After a long wet winter the weather is starting to warm up, the trees are blooming, the grass is growing, and myriad of other plants are starting to show their pretty little leaves. Early spring is when wild edibles are at their most tender, succulent tastiness!Here in the Sierra […]
By Daylin Wade, M.S. The taste of bitter is something that most of us avoid as a rule, yet this taste is highly underrated and overlooked in our culture. First of all, let’s consider that without the bitter, the sweet doesn’t taste so sweet. Adding a little bitter to our food makes for complex and […]
By Penelope Sullivan Photo Credit: Gypsy Studio One of my favorite things to do at Remedy Garden is to decide which daily tea to brew from our wide array of in-house created blends. One of my new favorites is Ero-tea-que, a combination of herbs which have aphrodisiac qualities. Not only have I enjoyed the expansiveness […]
By Jahwei Chen-Graf, B. Nat (SCU) Adaptogens are a class of medicinal herbs used since ancient times in China and India to improve strength, stamina and resilience. In China, they are known as Qi tonics and in India they are known as Rasayanas. As modern life becomes increasingly fast-paced and stressful, adaptogens can be […]
By Cami Logan Summer is waning and temperatures are finally beginning to cool, which means its time for the kids to return to school. As all parents know, with so many people sharing space, viruses and infections are an inevitable risk. Luckily, there are a number of ways to help support your child’s immune system […]